Jaylen Brown To Atlanta Hawks

Atlanta Hawks Receive: G/F Jaylen Brown

Toronto Raptors Receive: C Onyeka Onkongwu, F De’Andre Hunter, F Grant Williams

Boston Celtics Receive: F/C John Collins, F OG Anunoby

Sometimes, NBA trades are strictly made for basketball reasons. At the same time, other trades can be about hurt feelings.

This one would be one of those deals. It’s been widely reported that Jaylen Brown was not impressed by being included in trade package for Kevin Durant. If the relationship between him and the Celtics is damaged, perhaps the Celtics could look to move on. The Atlanta Hawks should capitalize.

Furthermore, it’s been speculated that OG Anunoby is seeking a bigger offensive role than the one he has in Toronto. He’d surely find one in Boston – in fact, he’d be responsible for replacing Jaylen Brown. Of course, Collins would lighten his load as well.

The Boston Celtics are losing the best player in this deal, but they’re getting deeper. As for the Toronto Raptors, they’re landing the potential center of their future in Onyeka Onkongwu as well as an Anonoby replacement in Hunter.

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This deal may have a lot to do with team chemistry – but don’t discount the basketball reasons for each team to make it, either.